I have a few questions about tying a fly and submitting it for a FOTW.

Do I have to state who created the fly who is still around?

If so and I don't really mind, I just don't particularly care for the fellow...but do I have to
have his permission or approval to tie said fly and submit it?

Can I simply tie this fly, provide a bit of history or narrative about the fly, and give credit to the originator, without ever even having to talk to the man? He is not living in my area anymore but still in AZ.

flybugpa....I am NOT talking about the special fly you sent me....grin. Just in case you are wondering about this post....

I would like to just take pics of the steps, explain the fly, give credit to the originator and submit it. Plain and simple. But I do not want to cross any boders icw plagarism or copywrite laws etc. He is indeed listed in a giant book he showed me as the creator of this fly.

I don't want to get in a pickle over it. But it is a very successful fly and has been considered a go to fly up here where I live and an old standard around here.